Burnley Video Productions have recently discovered a film of Brockham from 28th June 1958 and transferred it to video and DVD.

Originally filmed by the North Downs Cine Society, this is a charming old colour film complete with sound. It has been digitally remastered and is now available on both VHS and DVD*.

It is shot around Brockham Green and features the Medieval Festival of 1958. The villagers are dressed in magnificent Medieval Costume. As well as many villagers the film also features the Chessington Fencing Club, the Monotype Band, the Way House Children, Robertson Pipers and well-known national-hunt jockeys in a donkey derby.

The original intention of the Festival was to raise funds for the village hall, Way House children and the Parish Church. Today a donation from each video sold will go towards providing disabled access to the church.

VHS copies £8.50 each
DVDs £12.50 each (please note these are DVD-R, please check compatability with your player before ordering a copy)
£ 2.00 P&P within the UK
Running time approximately 14 minutes

Copies may be ordered from BVP please send a cheque made payable to BVP to the address below. If you live in Brockham we can probably arrange to get a copy to you, please ring for details.

BVP would be interested to hear from anybody with information on this event - email us at info@b-v-p.co.uk or call 01737 245404.

More at:

http://www.reigatehistory.co.uk/Brockham.htm

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